• Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • $60,000–$70,000
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a hands-on Staff Accountant who wants more than just a transactional accounting role. This position offers the opportunity to learn every aspect of the accounting function, partner directly with leadership, and help drive process improvements as the organization continues to grow.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in a small-company environment, and is excited about building scalable processes while developing into a future accounting leader (direct growth path to Accounting Manager and beyond).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform full-cycle accounting activities, including AP, AR, general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
  • Support annual audits and financial reporting requirements.
  • Help streamline and modernize accounting workflows through process improvements and automation.
  • Participate in accounting activities related to future business growth and acquisitions.
  • Collaborate with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Support international reporting and communication initiatives as needed.
  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2+ years of accounting experience with exposure to full-cycle accounting
  • Strong understanding of debits, credits, and general accounting principles
  • Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, small-company environment
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Process-improvement mindset with a desire to modernize and automate manual workflows
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
  • Positive, team-first attitude and strong cultural fit

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting audits
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Manufacturing industry experience preferred, not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSaint Paul, Minnesota
Salary$60,000–$70,000

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Ad Hoc Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • International Newsunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Small Companyunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched

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